Seydou Keita Liverpool transfer could be as influential as Gary McAllister’s signing

The expected signing of Southampton striker Rickie Lambert adds a wealth of experience to Brendan Rodgers’ Liverpool squad and more attacking options that will be vital with the Reds competing in next season’s Champions League.

Reports suggest Rodgers is looking to add more experience to his squad by signing Valencia midfielder Seydou Keita after reports from Spain suggest that talks over a contract extension for the midfielder have stalled.

Liverpool were keen to bring Kieta to Anfield in January but the player rejected a move over concerns about a lack of playing time.

However, after the Reds Champions League qualification, Rodgers will look to rotate his squad and he can offer more regular playing time to a larger number of players.

Kieta could be just the experienced midfielder Rodgers needs as he looks to bolster his squad. The former Barcelona player can play as a defensive midfielder and he could be the man to protect the defence who conceded far too many goals for Rodgers’ liking.

Kieta won’t be a player who will play for number of years at Anfield but if Liverpool can get a couple of good seasons from him, then his signing could possibly be as influential as the signing of Gary McAllister a number of years ago.

There is plenty of transfer speculation surrounding Liverpool but there seems a real intent and belief this summer they will add quality to their squad.